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Client-server and peer to peer networks

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Choose the best definition to explain what is meant by a 'peer-to-peer' network.

Computers have equal status and do not rely on a central server. Each workstation is effectively both a server and client.

A client is used to make requests, the server processes these requests and then responds to the request. The server provides a service.

What is the 'client' part of a network?

A device such as a switch or a router that works for the network.

A server providing a service to workstations on a network.

A workstation, network node or node.

The ISP - Internet Service Provider.

In this image, the devices labelled 'B' are ________ in the network

Servers

Clients

Equal

Peers

What type of network is this?

Peer-to-peer

Client-server

Some servers are specialised for certain roles, such as a 'Print' Server.

True

False

Which best describes a server?

A computer that stores data

A computer that stores software

Central computer - provides clients with functionality

A computer within a network

Why is a client reliant on a server?

The client might might get abducted without the server

The server prevents the client from breaking down

Client retrieves saved data and software from the server

The clients does not power on without the server

Which best describes a peer to peer network?

To peers connected together

Devices connected together - without a server

To piers connected together

Two devices connected together - without a client

What are the advantages of a peer to peer network?

More stylish

Relatively cheap, low maintenance

Faster

More effective

10.

Which one of these items is not an advantage of a client-server network?

No central point of failure

Central control of security

Easier to supervise network performance

Easier to perform software upgrades

11.

Which one of these items is true of a peer-to-peer network?

No network wide security in place

Central control of security

Has a central point of failure

Easier to perform network wide backups

12.

A client-server network allows people to save their data centrally.

True

False

13.

In a peer-to-peer network everyone has control over their own machine.

True

False

Reset

Client-server and peer to peer networks

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 6mins

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